LIVE ONLINE - June 4-8, 2025

3-6 PM Pacific Time each day, with Recordings

PRICE: $749 CAD | EARLY BIRD - Register for $649 CAD BEFORE APRIL 4, 2025

Recordings of the live sessions will be provided upon editing for a duration of 365 days from date of last recording provided


Beyond the Buzzword: A Deep Dive into True Regulation

“Regulation” has become a widely used term in clinical and educational spaces, but what does it truly mean? How does it shape behaviour, emotional well-being, and human connection?

This immersive, live-online workshop, spanning five days (3 hours per day), illuminates the science and practice of regulation. Participants will explore the intersection of Polyvagal Theory, interoception, and emotional integration—gaining practical tools to enhance co-regulation, relationships, resilience, and functional outcomes.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

  • Explain the neurobiology of regulation
    • Understand how regulation functions at a biological level and its impact across different contexts.

  • Apply Polyvagal Theory in practice
    • Grasp the core principles of Polyvagal Theory and their relevance in therapeutic and educational settings.

  • Implement Polyvagal-Informed interventions
    • Learn adaptable strategies to enhance regulation and co-regulation for diverse populations.

  • Understand interoception and its role in regulation
    • Recognize the neurological basis of interoception and its connection to emotional and physiological states.

  • Integrate sensation, cognition, and emotion for embodied regulation
    • Discover how interoceptive awareness supports self-regulation and overall well-being.

  • Bridge theory to practice
    • Apply interoceptive-based strategies to real-world professional and functional settings.


Workshop Modules

  • Module 1 – The Neurobiology of Regulation
  • Module 2 – Polyvagal Theory in Practice
  • Module 3 – Polyvagal-Informed Interventions
  • Module 4 – The Neurobiology of Interoception
  • Module 5 – Interoception & Regulation: Bridging Theory to Practice


This workshop is an invitation to explore regulation from a deeply integrated perspective—enhancing both professional practice and personal insight.

Through a dynamic blend of theory, real-world case studies, video demonstrations, and collaborative discussions, this workshop empowers professionals to move from understanding to actionable strategies that create meaningful change.

Who Is This For?

Designed for professionals across diverse disciplines—including educators, therapists, healthcare providers, and those supporting individuals with neurodiversity and trauma—this workshop offers an inside-out perspective on regulation. Participants will also have the opportunity to deepen their awareness of their own regulatory processes to foster more effective interventions and authentic human connection.

Financial Support & Group Discounts

  • GROUP DISCOUNTS

    Group discounts are available (not to be combined with scholarships) for groups of 3-5 @ 15% off, groups of 6-19 at 25% off and groups of 20+ @ 40% off.

    TO APPLY FOR THE GROUP DISCOUNT, please submit the application form: Group Discount Application Form

  • FINANCIAL SUPPORT

    Some financial support available (upon request) from people in developing countries (Countries at Category B @ 50% off, Category C @ 55% off, Category D @ 60% off). Financial assistance is also possible for individual registrants from Category A countries @ 25% off when truly needed.

    TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP, please submit the application form: Financial Assistance Application Form

Instructor

Kim Barthel

Hi, I’m Kim – I’m humbled by your interest in what I’m up to, and inspired by the work that countless people are doing to support others – and yourselves. If this kind of thing were easy, it would be a different world we live in. Which tells me we need to nurture our relationships through attunement, compassion, humour, and mindfulness. Remember, when it works it’s treatment, and when it doesn’t it’s assessment. This means we aren’t expected to get it right the first time. I’ve been doing my best at this for over 35 years, and still learning and repairing every day. For anyone who doesn’t know what I especially like to study and teach, the hot topics that I wake up thinking about are understanding complex behaviour, neurobiology, sensory-processing, movement, trauma informed practice, attachment theory, mental health, and anything that will support people in being their best selves. Thank you for being part of the great momentum globally towards understanding, interdependence, and compassion. Please connect with our team at Relationship Matters if that’s an interest for you, and importantly, thank you for doing whatever it is that you do to help others. We may never know the fruit of the seeds we plant through our smallest gestures, but just by caring we are more connected than we know. I feel great hope.